News Archives for World - 2020-01-14

<<>>

Asia

Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava

Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday. Many people aba

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:12pm

World

'Surviving was a miracle': Iran's missile attack on Iraq base

Waves of ballistic missiles, soldiers hunkered down in bunkers for hours, intense shock waves -- a top US commander

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:10pm

World

Harry and Meghan crisis triggers racism debate

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's abrupt announcement that they want to withdraw from frontline royal duties has s

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:06pm

Europe

Moscow warns EU move on Iran deal risks 'new escalation'

The ministry added that Moscow sees "no reason for such a move. Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday launche

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:04pm

Africa

18 killed in fighting near DR Congo gold mine: priest

Eighteen people, including some children, have died in clashes between the DR Congo army and a militia. Most o

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:02pm

World

Trump trial looms as House to send charges to Senate on Wednesday

The US House of Representatives will transmit articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:02pm

World

Go Huawei: UK PM challenges US critics of China firm

Boris Johnson on Tuesday challenged US opponents of Britain's potential decision to let China's Huawei telecoms.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:01pm

Europe

EU lays out trillion-euro 'Green Deal'

Going green can be a costly business, as the EU's executive body made clear on Tuesday when it launched a one-trill

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:01pm

Africa

Egypt fighter jet crashes during exercise, killing pilot

An Egyptian fighter jet crashed during exercises on Tuesday. It said it was investigating the cause of the inc

Published 14 Jan, 2020 11:00pm

World

Islamic State group claims deadly attack in Niger

The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on an army base in western Niger on January

Published 14 Jan, 2020 10:50pm

Asia

Iran warns Europeans of 'consequences' in nuclear dispute

Of course, if the Europeans... seek to abuse (this process), they must also be prepared to accept the consequences,

Published 14 Jan, 2020 03:35pm

World

US, EU, Japan agree new subsidy rules with China trade in focus

The Phase 1 US-China deal will lead to China buying more US products, but not tackle hard issues such as subsidies.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 02:40pm

Africa

Libya's Haftar leaves Moscow without signing peace deal

The two sides had agreed to the ceasefire that took effect at the weekend and were in Moscow to sign a long-term ag

Published 14 Jan, 2020 01:58pm

World

Softbank-funded hotel firm Oyo lays off 10pc of India staff

SoftBank has backed a slew of start-ups but problems with some of the companies it has invested in including office

Published 14 Jan, 2020 01:51pm

Middle East

Lebanese resume protests demanding end to political vacuum

The unprecedented cross-sectarian movement has been fuelled by a crippling economic crisis, the worst since Lebanon

Published 14 Jan, 2020 01:20pm

World

Microsoft CEO Nadella says saddened by India's citizenship law: BuzzFeed

Nadella grew up in Hyderabad, a technology hub in India outside of the United States. If combined with a propo

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:07pm

World

Explosion rocks Stockholm residential building

An explosion damaged a residential building in central Stockholm on Monday, police said, and while no injuries were reported it follows a wave of criminal bombings in the country. Images published by Swedish media showed damage to the building's facade, t